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Invisible to VG-2

VG-2, also called the radar detector 

detector,

 is an interceptor 

used  by  officers  to  identify  vehicles  equipped  with  radar 

detectors in instances and locations where they are not legal 

(such as in vehicles over 10,000 pounds or in Virginia and 

Washington D.C.). The VG-2 interceptor works by detecting 

emissions  generated  by  radar  detectors  within  a  certain 

frequency range. The SENSORO ALPHA/ALPHA+ operates 

on a frequency outside of this range. So it’s 

invisible

 to — 

and therefore undetectable by — VG-2.

Detection alerts

The SENSORO ALPHA/ALPHA+ notifies you of the type of 

signal it receives (X, K, Ka, laser, etc.) by using different audio 

and visual alerts for each signal.

X, K, or Ka alerts

When an X-, K-, or Ka-band radar signal is detected, the radar 

band type and the signal strength are displayed together. The 

radar audio alert is activated continuously for the duration 

of the signal. Four indicators illuminate sequentially on the 

display to indicate signal strength. Numeric digits, ranging 

from 1 to 9, also indicate signal strength (1 is weakest, 9 is 

strongest). Here is an example:

KA>>>>9

Laser alert

When a laser signal is detected, the laser audio alert is activated 

for about three seconds, and the display shows the following:

LASER

RADAR OPERATION

Summary of Contents for Sensoro Alpha+

Page 1: ...OPERATION MANUAL ALPHA ALPHA DIGITALVEHICLECOMPASS RADAR LASERDETECTOR...

Page 2: ...eld mounting 5 Radar operation 6 Power on 6 Functions and modes 6 Invisible to VG 2 9 Detection alerts 9 Compass operation 11 When to calibrate 11 Calibrating the unit 11 Compass display 12 Care and m...

Page 3: ...ts 345 350 etc and eight cardinal points N NE E etc BILINGUAL VOICE WARNING alerts you in English and Spanish PROTECTION against all radar bands X K and superwide Ka 360 LASER COVERAGE protects you ag...

Page 4: ...lighter socket power cord included Package contents Your SENSORO ALPHA ALPHA package includes the following components The SENSORO ALPHA ALPHA digital compass and talking radar laser detector Mountin...

Page 5: ...IFYING PARTS OF THE UNIT Radar Front Laser Receiver Receiver Power Cord Input Jack DIM MUTE LED Language Voice Display Button Button Top Laser Receiver CITY Calibration Button VOLUME OFF Control Thumb...

Page 6: ...sed Do not mount behind windshield wipers metal surfaces ornaments or mirrored sunscreen glass as these affect radar laser signals Tinted glass does not affect radar laser signal reception Do not moun...

Page 7: ...securely take hold 3 Slide the detector into its slot located on the top back of the detector Dashboard Windshield 4 Bend the angle of the windshield mounting bracket if necessary to adjust for best...

Page 8: ...ggle between the four levels of brightness modes Dim mode reduces the brightness of the display When a signal is detected alerts are displayed in full brightness regardless of dim mode Then the displa...

Page 9: ...toggle through signal sensitivity modes HIGHWAY CITY1 CITY2 and CITY3 X band occupied by police radar is also shared for other uses such as automatic door openers like the ones used at supermarkets b...

Page 10: ...e unit on with the VOLUME OFF thumb wheel The SENSORO ALPHA ALPHA enters the tutorial mode after four beeps and displays TUTORIAL and MODE 3 Press the DIM button repeatedly and the unit will briefly d...

Page 11: ...lerts The SENSORO ALPHA ALPHA notifies you of the type of signal it receives X K Ka laser etc by using different audio and visual alerts for each signal X K or Ka alerts When an X K or Ka band radar s...

Page 12: ...SWS When a safety radar signal is detected the safety audio alert is activated for about three seconds and the display shows any of the following five different safety warnings ROADWORK ZONE ADVISORY...

Page 13: ...time in a vehicle When the unit is mounted in a different location than where previously calibrated Calibrating the unit 1 Press the Calibration button for approximately three seconds and then releas...

Page 14: ...er The circles do not need to be perfect circles but must be completed in the same direction It is also important that each circle takes a minimum of 20 seconds but less than one minute to complete Co...

Page 15: ...the SENSORO ALPHA ALPHA to rain moisture spray cleaners or liquids that could damage the internal circuitry of the detector Fuse replacement The lighter socket adapter of the power cord has a replacea...

Page 16: ...manual When calibrating the compass the SENSORO ALPHA ALPHA displays CALIBRATION COMPLETED instead of TURN TWICE You are holding the Calibration button for longer than three seconds in step one of the...

Page 17: ...ENSORO ALPHA ALPHA if necessary The SENSORO ALPHA ALPHA beeps over bumps or when using vehicle s equipment or electrical accessories such as brakes windshield wipers power windows etc Check power cord...

Page 18: ...processor pulse width discriminator Optical sensor Dual convex condenser lens and high speed photo diode detector Compass Accuracy 5 degrees Resolution 5 degrees General Temperature range 4 F to 140 F...

Page 19: ...6 2260 By fax 707 566 2261 By e mail sales pnicorp com 2 Provide a proof of purchase such as a mechanical reproduction or carbon copy of a sales receipt If you send your original receipt it cannot be...

Page 20: ...se allow two to three weeks from receipt of your returned product to delivery of your replacement SERVICE AND REPLACEMENT Alpha Alpha QJ3 IFS 11423 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules O...

Page 21: ...s entire liability and your exclusive remedy for breach of warranty shall be that PNI will repair or replace the product and return the product or its replacement to you at no charge provided that yo...

Page 22: ...MERCHANTABILITY AND OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR 2 THAT USE OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED AND ERROR FREE PNI shall have no liability for any indirect or speculative damages including...

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Page 24: ...PNI Corporation www pnicorp com PN 11430 R02 1000295 VL1 01...

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